Miami-Dade County

A former hotel helps Miami's homeless seniors. See how they celebrated its first year

Hideaway Bay, a housing complex in Cutler Bay dedicated to helping seniors experiencing homelessness, celebrated its first year of operation Tuesday with a dance party and appearances from local officials.

Instructor Paula Young got some of the property’s 93 residents and staff moving on the dance floor, who were joined by Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Located at 10821 Caribbean Blvd., Hideaway Bay is owned by the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust with financial support from the City of Miami. Operated by New Hope CORPS, the former hotel provides housing and social services to needy seniors.

See photos from the event below:

Residents and staff dance together at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Hideaway Bay is home to 93 residents and is South Florida's first hotel-to-housing conversion for seniors experiencing homelessness
Residents and staff dance together while Gregory Walker, left, and Dean Cole, right, enjoy the gathering at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust’s Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Photo by Marra X. Finkelstein mfinkelstein@miamiherald.com
Joy Simm, right, a Hideaway Bay resident, dances with Paula Young, a line dance instructor, at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
Joy Simm, right, a Hideaway Bay resident, dances with Paula Young, a dance instructor, at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Photo by Marra X. Finkelstein mfinkelstein@miamiherald.com
Alex De Pasos, 56, dances at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. De Pasos is approaching one year as a resident and will mark his personal anniversary in October.
Alex De Pasos, 56, dances at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. De Pasos is approaching one year as a resident and will mark his personal anniversary in October. Photo by Marra X. Finkelstein mfinkelstein@miamiherald.com
Dean Cole, 69, is pictured in his wheelchair in the middle of his room at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The residence is home to 93 residents, who pay 30% of their income toward rent and receive housing, meals, and wraparound social services. The program aims to provide stability, dignity, support, and long-term care.
Dean Cole, 69, is pictured in his room at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. The residence is home to 93 residents, who pay 30% of their income toward rent. Residents are provided with housing, three daily meals, comprehensive case management (medical, emotional, and social needs), and educational and financial services. The program aims to provide stability, dignity, support, and long-term care. Photo by Marra X. Finkelstein mfinkelstein@miamiherald.com
Paula Young, center, a line dance instructor, leads residents and staff in dancing at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Hideaway Bay is home to 93 residents and is South Florida's first hotel-to-housing conversion for seniors experiencing homelessness.
Paula Young, center, a dance instructor, leads residents and staff at Miami-Dade Homeless Trust's Hideaway Bay in Cutler Bay, Fla., on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Photo by Marra X. Finkelstein mfinkelstein@miamiherald.com
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